by Tom DeWolf | Apr 4, 2011 | Author Stuff, Writing, History, Genealogy, Race, Oppression, Privilege
In addition to publishing my books, Beacon Press gives me the opportunity to discuss important issues on their wonderful blog Beacon Broadside. Today (April 4) I was asked to write an essay in connection with the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin...
by Tom DeWolf | Jan 31, 2011 | Author Stuff, Writing, Coming to the Table
It’s official! The ink is dry on the contract! Beacon Press will publish the book that my friend and new writing partner Sharon Leslie Morgan and I are co-authoring. I’m excited to be associated with this prestigious publisher AND to have the opportunity...
by Tom DeWolf | Aug 16, 2010 | Books, Reviews
Much of the research I’ve done (and classes I’ve taken through the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University over the past few years) to help me understand the history, legacy, and present-day impact of slavery and racism has led...
by Tom DeWolf | Jun 19, 2010 | Gather at the Table, Race, Oppression, Privilege
The editor of Beacon Broadside–the blog of my publisher Beacon Press–asked me to write an essay in connection with Juneteenth. The request came just after an incident in which my friend Sharon Morgan was subjected to a stupid, racist comment about...
by Tom DeWolf | Apr 13, 2010 | Appearances by Tom, Inheriting the Trade, Race, Oppression, Privilege, Traces of the Trade
I recently completed what is likely my last public presentation in connection with Inheriting the Trade for awhile. I don’t anticipate any speaking appearances until at least mid-September. When we schedule future appearances I hope that many of the organizers...